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Lok Sabha passes Bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital

A bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with the Congress, the BJP as well as the TDP expressing support for it. The bill, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the sole and permanent capital, was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote. Initiating the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, Congress member Manickam Tagore said the Congress fully supports the legislation but wants according of special status to Andhra Pradesh, which is the successor state of the erstwhile undivided Andhra Pradesh following the creation of Telangana. "Let Amaravati develop like Bangalore, Chennai or Hyderabad. Let Vishakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kurnool also develop. We support Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh," he said. Participating in the debate, TDP member and Union Minister of State for Rural Development and ...

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Andhra Pradesh Assembly seeks legal backing for Amaravati as state capital

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Centre to accord legal sanctity and legitimacy to the greenfield city of Amaravati as the capital of the state. The Assembly passed the resolution requesting the Central Government to amend section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act - 2014 (that deals with the common capital for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). As soon as the House began, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu moved the resolution requesting the House to debate and pass it. "Hereby, resolved to request the Government of India to amend section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 as under: (A) to include the word 'at Amaravati' in sub-section 2 of section 5. (B) to add the words 'and Amaravati includes the capital city areas notified under Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority 2014 to the explanation to Section 5," said Naidu. Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 had designated ...

Andhra checks 1,000 buses, penalises 236 for violations: Transport minister

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy on Saturday said over 1,000 buses have been checked across the state and 236 penalised for lacking proper documents. Reddy's remarks come in the wake of four ghastly bus accidents claiming 45 lives, of these 33 charred to death, and injuring several others within six months. "We are taking intense action to avoid road accidents. Across the state, we checked 1,036 buses. Cases have been registered, and penalties were slapped against 236 buses without proper documents," he said in an official press release. According to the minister, authorities have undertaken checks at 16 points, including toll plazas and check-posts, across the state. The transport minister promised regular checking drives and stringent action against violations. Reddy asserted that the government gives 'primacy to passenger safety' and called on everybody to adhere to the law.

Andhra Pradesh set for India's first 'KGF moment' since Independence

India's first large private gold mine post-Independence set to begin production, signalling revival of domestic output and reduced import dependence

13 killed in Andhra bus fire; Prez Murmu condoles, PM announces ex-gratia

At least eight people were killed and about 18 injured in a bus fire accident here in Markapuram district on Thursday, police said. The victims were burnt alive. According to local TV channels, the bus collided with a gravel-loaded tipper. Police said some passengers sustained minor injuries and were undergoing treatment at a hospital, while officials continue to collect further information. "Nearly eight people were burnt alive, and about 18 injured persons have been rescued so far and shifted to hospital. Efforts are on to gather complete details of the incident," Markapuram Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nagraju told a TV channel. Rescue teams are working to identify the victims and gather details of their relatives, who will be informed once verification is completed, he said. Nagraju said that some bodies are still believed to be trapped inside the bus, which caught fire following the accident, making retrieval operations difficult. Meanwhile, Chief Minister N Chandra

3 arrested over suspected terror links in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada

Three men have been arrested here for allegedly expressing support for extremist ideology on social media and suspected links to terror networks, a police official said on Tuesday. The accused are identified as Mohammad Rahmatulla Sharif (23), Mirza Sohail Baig (23), and Mohammad Danish (27), and they were found during surveillance of online activities linked to radical content and propaganda. "Based on intelligence inputs, our teams arrested three individuals. They were found sharing and promoting extremist content on social media platforms," the official told PTI, adding that further investigation is underway. The trio was apprehended near their residence in the Two Town locality on Monday by Intelligence officials as part of a coordinated operation. Preliminary investigation revealed that the group is part of a network of around 10 members operating across the country and allegedly attempting to influence youth and divert them towards extremist activities, officials said. Polic

AM/NS India kicks off work on ₹1.36 trillion Andhra Pradesh steel plant

AMNS India has begun work on a Rs 1.36 trillion steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to serve domestic demand and tap export markets through phased expansion

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment

The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration case in East Godavari district has risen to 16, while three persons are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram, officials said on Sunday. The incident dates back to mid-February when adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu allegedly caused severe health complications among consumers, including vomiting, abdominal pain, anuria and acute renal dysfunction, leading to multiple hospitalisations. The case came to light on February 22 after a cluster of patients with acute kidney failure symptoms was reported from Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas, prompting health authorities to launch an epidemiological investigation. Laboratory findings show that the 16 victims died of multi-organ failure triggered by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with the toxic substance ethylene glycol, according to an official press release issued on Sunday. "Preliminary findings indicate that the ..

AM/NS Andhra project to kick off; ₹1.5 trillion investment on cards

State managed to put project on track within 15 months with all required nods

Centre discusses rare-earth corridor sites in Andhra, Odisha and Kerala

Centre discusses SOP for monazite handling, private participation as corridor plans move ahead

AP Inter Board Physics exam 2026: 2nd year paper analysis, exam guidelines

The BIEAP conducted the AP Intermediate 2nd year Physics Paper 2 examination today, which ended at 12 noon. The school board exam was conducted across 1,537 exam centres in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13; seven under treatment

The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has risen to 13, while seven persons continue to receive treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram, an official said on Thursday. Health department officials said the cluster of cases was first noticed on February 22 after several elderly residents were admitted to hospitals with symptoms such as anuria, vomiting, abdominal pain and acute renal dysfunction requiring dialysis. Residents from Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas of Lalacheruvu reportedly fell ill after consuming milk suspected to be adulterated and supplied in the locality. "The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration case in East Godavari district has reached 13, while seven persons are undergoing treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram," the official said. Authorities noted that strong epidemiological indicators point towards milk adulteration as the probable cause and multiple departments have initiated coordinated

Birth incentives and bad economics: The flaws in Andhra's demographic plan

The policy runs the risk of creating adverse outcomes. First concerns the quality of human capital. Given that India's and Andhra Pradesh's falling TFR is the result of improved education and incomes

Visakhapatnam hoteliers urge Centre to provide support amid LPG shortage

Visakhapatnam Hotel Merchant Association Vice President, Kishore Yadav said hotels in the city require 65,000-70,000 cylinders monthly

Barring 8 days, Andhra relied on RBI borrowings during 2024-25: CAG report

The Andhra Pradesh government availed Rs 1.72 lakh crore through special drawing facility, ways and means advances and overdraft during 2024-25, ending up paying Rs 303 crore towards interest, according to a CAG report. The Comptroller and Auditor General report, which was tabled in the Assembly, on Friday said the state government maintained the minimum cash balance with the Reserve Bank of India for only eight days without availing any WMA from RBI. The report further stated that the government's revenue deficit exceeded the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) target of 2.7 per cent of GSDP, remaining at 3.75 per cent even in 2024-25. This forced the state to borrow for day-to-day expenses and significantly increased its interest burden. The fiscal deficit remained at 5.05 per cent against the mandated 4 per cent ceiling, driving total borrowings to Rs 81,071 crore, crowding out capital expenditure, worsening debt sustainability, and severely restricting fiscal spac

Andhra mulling ₹25,000 birth incentive for couples to boost falling TFR: CM

Andhra Pradesh is weighing a Rs 25,000 birth incentive for couples from their second child onwards as the state seeks to raise its fertility rate and tackle long-term demographic challenges

Andhra plans ₹25K incentive for second child under new population policy

Andhra Pradesh has proposed a structured population management strategy, including a Rs 25,000 incentive for a second child, as the state confronts a falling fertility rate

AP 10th Class Hall Ticket 2026: Check how to download admit card and more

The BSEAP will release the Class 10th hall tickets on their official website. The AP Class 10th exams will start from Mar 16 to April 1. Students are needed to log in using their credentials

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight

The death toll in the cracker unit blast here in Kakinada district rose by one overnight to reach 21, said an official on Sunday. As many as 20 people, including nine women, were killed and nine more were critically injured in a powerful blast at a licensed crackers unit at Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal on Saturday. "Death toll is 21. One death after midnight," the official told PTI. According to the police, the owner of Surya Sri Fire Works, Adabala Srinivas, was also among the dead. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who called on the workers injured in the crackers unit blast and undergoing treatment at Kakinada Government General Hospital, observed that the owner of the crackers unit flouting rules led to the disaster. He noted that an excess number of employees over the permitted number were engaged in work in view of festivals and fairs. "It is deplorable that a workplace which has permission to employ eight people has engaged 31. Will tighten rules t